The Coverage Forge - Where Strong Insurance Solutions Are Crafted
Welcome to The Coverage Forge, where complex commercial insurance gets hammered into simple, actionable insights. Hosted by Jessica Weaver, CIC | CEO & Founder of Iron Valley Insurance Group in Sheridan, Wyoming, this podcast cuts through industry jargon to deliver straight-talking advice for business owners, risk managers, and entrepreneurs. Each episode, we forge real solutions to real business challenges—from navigating workers' comp and liability coverage to understanding cyber insurance and protecting your bottom line. Whether you're a startup founder, a seasoned CEO, or anywhere in between, we'll help you build an insurance strategy as solid as iron. Born in the heart of Wyoming but speaking to businesses everywhere, The Coverage Forge combines small-town values with big-business expertise. No fine print, no runaround—just honest conversations about protecting what you've worked hard to build.
Episodes
Medicare Open Enrollment is here (October 15 - December 7), and there are federal rules you MUST know before meeting with any Medicare agent. In this essential episode, Licensed Medicare Specialist Jennifer DaFoe from Iron Valley Insurance Group explains the critical Scope of Appointment (SOA) requirements that protect consumers and ensure compliant Medicare discussions.
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Ever gotten an insurance bill that made you want to switch companies immediately? Meet Dave - a frustrated customer who thought his auto insurance rates doubled overnight and decided to "find something cheaper." But what seemed like a simple case of price shopping turned into a masterclass in why the cheapest option isn't always the smartest choice.
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In today's litigation-heavy business environment, one overlooked detail in your subcontractor agreements could expose your business to millions in liability. This eye-opening episode of Insurance Insights tackles the complex but crucial world of indemnity clauses, contractual risk transfer, and why having a CIC-designated insurance professional like Jessica Weaver from Iron ...
Starting June 2025, Wyoming Medicare beneficiaries get a powerful new right – the Birthday Rule. Learn how this annual 63-day window lets you switch Medicare Supplement plans without medical underwriting, potentially saving thousands on premiums. Perfect for anyone stuck in expensive Plan F or looking for better Medigap rates. We explain exactly how it works and why working with our experienced Medicare agency makes all the differe...
"Your Deductible Isn't What You Think"
Think your wind and hail deductible is still that comfortable $1,000 from a few years ago? Think again. In this eye-opening episode, we reveal the industry shift that's blindsided Wyoming homeowners – the death of fixed-dollar deductibles and the rise of percentage-based deductibles that could cost you $8,000, $1...
Iron Valley Insurance Group's owner and Commercial Risk Strategist, Jessica Weaver, CIC, presents this essential four-part series specifically designed for manufacturers facing unprecedented business interruption risks in today's complex supply chain environment.
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Iron Valley Insurance Group's owner and Commercial Risk Strategist, Jessica Weaver, CIC, presents this critical four-part podcast series examining the devastating reality that 40% of businesses never reopen after a major disaster—not because of property damage, but due to inadequate business income and extr...
The Independent Advantage: Why Your Local Insurance Agent Beats the Algorithm
In this eye-opening episode, we pull back the curtain on one of the insurance industry's best-kept secrets: the power of working with a local independent insurance agency. While millions click through apps and dial 1-800 numbers for their insurance needs, savvy consume...
When Handshakes Meet Lawsuits: Why Your Unsigned Contract Review Could Cost Millions
In this inaugural episode of The Coverage Forge, we expose the hidden insurance trap that's bankrupting businesses across America—contractual compliance failures. Learn how a Wyoming contractor lost everything despite having insurance, simply because they never showed...
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